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Configure multi-zone applications quickly
and easily with ZonePRO Designer
CONFIGURATION wIZARD
The Configuration Wizard within ZonePRO Designer guides users
through the step-by-step configuration process.
None
SOURCE CONFIGURATION
SOURCE CONFIGURATION
Names are given to the physical audio
Names are given to the physical audio inputs.
inputs. Stereo checkboxes allow adjacent
Stereo checkboxes allow adjacent inputs to be
inputs to be configured as a stereo pair.
configured as a stereo pair. Insert processing
Insert processing is selected for each of
is selected for each of the two Input DSP
the two Input DSP Insert positions (see
Insert positions (see table for available
table for available inserts).
inserts).
ZONE CONFIGURATION
ZONE CONFIGURATION
Names are given to the physical audio
Names are given to the physical audio
outputs. Route/Mix button selections
outputs. Route/Mix radio button selec-
determine whether inputs are to be routed
tions determine whether inputs are to be
or mixed to each output. A Crossover
routed or mixed to each output. A Crossover
Configuration dropdown list allows various
Configuration dropdown list allows various
crossover configurations to be selected.
different crossover configurations to be selected. Insert processing is
Insert processing is selected for the Output DSP Insert position (see
selected for the Output DSP Insert position (see table for available
table for available inserts).
inserts).
ZC PANEL CONFIGURATION
ZC PANEL CONFIGURATION
Up to 12 Zone Controllers can be assigned,
Up to 12 Zone Controllers can be assigned,
named and configured. A Page checkbox
named and configured. A Page checkbox allows
allows the function of ZC-3 and ZC-4
the function of ZC-3 and ZC-4 controllers to be
controllers to be changed from the default
changed from the default Source Control to Page
Source Control to Page Steer Control. Volume
Steer Control. Volume range limiting, source
range limiting, source configuration and
configuration and page steering are configured as appropriate for each
page steering are configured as appropriate for each Zone Controller.
Zone Controller.
Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
Notch Filter
Compressor
Gate
De-Esser
Advanced Feedback Suppression (AFS)
Limiter
Input DSP
Insert 1
Input DSP
Insert 2
Output DSP
Insert
AutoWarmth ® , a psychoacoustic function that maintains full frequency bandwidth even
when the signal level has dropped, is permanently available on each output zone.
SOURCE ZC ASSOCIATION
SOURCE ZC ASSOCIATION
Volume control Zone Controllers can be config-
Volume ured to control the Zone volumes Controllers of audio can inputs. be
configured A single Zone to Controller control the can volumes be configured of to
audio control inputs. multiple A single inputs. Zone Controller can
be configured to control multiple inputs.
ROUTING AND ZONE
ZC ZC ASSOCIATION
Discrete sources or source selection Zone
Discrete sources or source selection Zone
Controllers can be selected as a Source. If a
Controllers can be selected as a Source.
Zone Controller is selected then the Source
If a Zone Controller is selected then the
will follow the Zone Controller in accordance
Source will follow the Zone Controller in
with the previous source assignment. An
accordance with the previous source
input can be nominated, per output zone, as a
assignment. An input can be nominated, per output zone, as a Priority
Priority – this input will override the Source when present. An input can
– this input will override the Source when present. An input can also
be nominated, per output zone, as a Priority – this input will override any
be nominated, per output zone, as a Page – this input will override
nominated Priority input and Source. Volume control Zone Controllers can
any nominated Priority input and Source. Volume control Zone
be configured to control the volumes of output zones.
Controllers can be configured to control the volumes of output zones.
ZonePRO DESIGNER
FRONT PANEL
CONFIGURA-
CONFIGURATION
TION
Checkboxes and sliders allow, or restrict,
access to ZonePRO parameters from the
front
front panel panel of the of device. the device. Page steering Page steering presets,
presets, which can which later can be later accessed be accessed from the from front
the panel, front can panel, also be can configured. also be configured.
ZonePRO Designer represents a quick and easy way to configure
ZonePRO DESIGNER
ZonePRO devices for a large range of multi-zone applications,
ZonePRO Designer represents a quick and easy way to configure ZonePRO
including digital zone processing for retail environments, restaurants,
devices for a large range of multi-zone applications.
bars, health clubs and nightclubs.
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8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070
801.566.8800
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POwER CONNECTOR
IEC power connector
RS-232 PORT
Serial port for configuration,
control, monitoring and thirdparty
control
FRONT PANEL LCD
Information relating to parameters
such as source selection, page
steering, zone volumes and mutes
S/PDIF INPUT
Digital audio input for
up to two channels
PARAMETER SELECT 1-3
Allow selection of parameters
ETHERNET CONNECTOR
Ethernet connector for
configuration, control,
monitoring and thirdparty
control
DATA wHEEL
Allows editing of parameters
ZC PORTS
Allow connection of
up to 12 ZC controllers
(six per port) for control
of ZonePRO parameters
ANALOG OUTPUTS
Balanced connections
for analog audio
outputs
PAGE bUTTONS
Allow paging microphone
path selection
and page steering
LINK INPUT/OUTPUT
Allows duplication of the
first six audio channels to
another ZonePRO device in
applications where additional
output zones are required
OUTPUT SECTION
Channel selection and visual feedback relating to the outputs
RCA INPUTS
Mono-summed pairs of
unbalanced RCA audio
inputs
MIC/LINE INPUTS
Switchable mic/line audio inputs
MIC GAIN CONTROL
Allows microphone gain
control
MIC/LINE SwITCH
Allows configuration for
microphone or line level
signals
OUTPUT METER
Six-segment output
meter representing
-30dBu to +20dBu
OUTPUT SELECT bUTTON
Allows selection of output
for front panel control
MIC/LINE CONNECTOR
Balanced connections for
analog audio mic/line
inputs
THRESHOLD INDICATOR
Indicates that the threshold level has been
exceeded within the output Compressor, Auto
Gain Control or Limiter sections (and therefore
gain reduction may be taking place)
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product model and description
SIGNAL/CLIP LED
Indicates signal present
or clip
The ZonePRO family of Digital Zone Processors consists of eight devices with different functionality (see table below). Each device, with
optional control from an extensive range of Zone Controllers, represents an inexpensive and quickly-deployed solution for a diverse range
of commercial audio applications. The Configuration Wizard guides you through the step-by-step configuration process, ensuring that
you go from requirements to solution in just a few mouse clicks.
1260m
1260
1261m
1261
640m
641m
641
Zone Controllers
The Zone Controllers use analog DC voltages to provide logic control ranging from volume and mute control to contact closure
preset selection and can be used with the ZonePRO family. Wired with readily available and affordable CAT5 cable with universally
accepted RJ-45 connectors, the ZC Zone Controllers offer simple yet elegant solutions to the contractor.
ZC1 ZC1 EU ZC2 ZC2 EU ZC3 ZC3 EU ZC4 ZCBOB
ZC6 ZC6 EU
Inputs Outputs
Front Panel
Control
Mic Preamps
12 6 6
12 6 2
12 6 6
12 6 2
6 4 4
640 6 4 2
6 4 4
6 4 2
S/PDIF
ZC7 ZC7 EU ZC8 ZC8 EU ZC9 ZC9 EU
Ethernet
Mix
Functionality
ZCFIRE
ANC*
*Ambient Noise Compensation